In the Community

The Sunshine Coast is a fantastic place with incredible biodiversity and many people and groups working towards preserving it.

Before Christmas I requested information regarding the presence of Anna's hummingbirds on the Sunshine Coast. I was overwhelmed by the response and I wish to thank everyone who contacted me with their records.

The Roberts Creek Legion is pleased to welcome their new chefs and expanded dinner hours - now open Tuesday through Friday from 4:30 to 8 p.m.

The My Health My Community Survey was launched in June 2013 and is coming to a close in the coming months.

The protest against BC Ferry cuts at the north end of Redrooffs Road at Highway 101 on Jan. 18 was a busy affair with a good turnout of about 100 concerned citizens. Organizers expect there to be more protests in the coming weeks.

A Weekend Of Beethoven with Kai Gleusteen and Catherine Ordronneau begins this evening, Friday, Jan. 24 at the School of Music at 7:30 p.m. and continues Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Deer Crossing the Art Farm will hold its annual general meeting this Sunday, Jan. 26 starting at 3 p.m. One key order of business will be a revision to the constitution to enable the Art Farm to become a non-profit society with charitable status.

It's only a few weeks into 2014, but the Sechelt Nation has been busy on a number of rewarding projects. There has been a lot of enthusiasm with our younger people who are pursuing employment opportunities with SEASPAN in North Vancouver.

An exciting school-community collaborative garden project is being proposed in Roberts Creek. The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) and School District No.

February is an ideal month for most pruning, so this is the time to sharpen your tools and skills. Next weekend (Jan.